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  • The Jack Up
    Ernie*, who had been living in Australia while Ross fought for his freedom, is back in court for the retrial. But as you’ll discover, he didn’t exactly come easily. And if you think you know how the story of Ross’ retrial ends – you’re in for a surprise. *Names have been changed as they have name suppression or to protect their identitySee images and read more about the series at www.rnz.co.nz/narkSpecial thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young.And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio.AI was used to recreate the voice of Ross Appelgren. The only words used were those he wrote or said during his lifetime.If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  • Quashed
    Ross Appelgren’s conviction is quashed, he begins rebuilding his life cementing a new future with his love – Julie. But his trials are not over – literally. In this episode we return to court for Ross’ retrial and hear the gobsmacking story of the inmate who flipped.Read more stories and see images from Nark on the RNZ websiteSpecial thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young.And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio.AI was used to recreate the voice of Ross Appelgren. The only words used were those he wrote or said during his lifetime.If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  • The Petition
    Just as all hope appears gone, Ross Appelgren discovers further information that had been withheld from his defence team. And an unlikely ally appears – one who will become his staunchest supporter.See images and read more about the series at www.rnz.co.nz/narkSpecial thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young.And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio.AI was used to recreate the voice of Ross Appelgren. The only words used were those he wrote or said during his lifetime.If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  • Escape
    Ross Appelgren takes drastic measures to clear his name. In a nail-biting episode we relive his unsanctioned bid for freedom and his attempt to bring national attention to his case by going live on talkback radio.Read more stories and see images from Nark on the RNZ websiteSpecial thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young.And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio.If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  • Appeal
    While Ross Appelgren is reeling from the murder conviction for a crime he said he didn’t commit, his lawyer launches an appeal. But Ross isn’t prepared to wait and Ernie’s* struggles with his bail conditions – put both men on a crash-course with the law – again. *Names have been changed as they have name suppression or to protect their identityRead more stories and see images from Nark on the RNZ websiteSpecial thanks to everyone who helped bring this podcast to life, especially Julie Appelgren and Suzanne Young.And thanks to Ngā Taonga and Mediaworks for some of the archival audio.AI was used to recreate the voice of Ross Appelgren. The only words used were those he wrote or said during his lifetime.If you have any further information on this case, please email [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Darcy Te Hira died in 1985 after being bashed in Mt Eden Prison. Fellow inmate Ross Appelgren was convicted of the crime. But was the evidence dodgy? After all, it was supplied by narks.
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